2005 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 177 kg more than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Thunderbird | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Thunderbird | Esperante |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3932 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |